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Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the roll-out of the home energy saving scheme by the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Eamon Ryan. In excess of 200,000 applicants have been approved and 700 contractors have been approved to carry out this work. It involves an allocation of approximately €50 million. Jobs will be created the length and breadth of the country as a result. I note...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Terry Leyden: We are delighted to pick from them as best as we can and we will implement as many as we can.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Terry Leyden: I condemn the terrible murder of publican, Matt Farrell, who ran the Gaelic Bar in Daingean in County Offaly, by ruthless criminals who tied him up and robbed him. It is an abhorrent crime against people who are living alone and vulnerable people who are active and strong but overcome by forces out to destroy society if they can. I commend the Garda Síochána which has 100 gardaí working...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Apr 2009)

Terry Leyden: I refer to financing of local authorities. I suggest to the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and I propose to the Leader that there should be a discussion following the budget on what I term, "the sale of the century", that is, the sale of all local authority houses to their tenants. It would be a very quick move to raise funds. In turn, these funds could be...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Terry Leyden: I share in the expressions of sympathy to the family of Garda Robert McCallion, who was 29 years of age, was from Swinford, County Mayo, and served in Letterkenny Garda station.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Terry Leyden: I extend deepest sympathy to his brother and family on his tragic death. He was a serving garda and I extend sympathy to the Commissioner, Superintendent Vincent O'Brien, his colleagues, the Garda Representative Association and all involved. He was upholding the rights of the citizen and defending the law. He was an exemplary member of the Garda Síochána. His uncle and father served in...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Terry Leyden: They do not like good news.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Terry Leyden: Senator Buttimer should read it.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Terry Leyden: That is not it.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Terry Leyden: Senator Buttimer is so upset it must be a good budget.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

Terry Leyden: Will the Leader arrange a full debate after the recess on the banking industry? We have a lot of expertise in this House — one Member is an LIB, an expert in banking and there are other experts in the House also. The House has much expertise in banking and in other fields and it could be put to good use by having a good debate. I particularly want a debate on variable and fixed interest...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

Terry Leyden: That is why I said it.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

Terry Leyden: I hope Fine Gael realises it also and understands what he said. The Senator should sing from the same hymn sheet for a change.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

Terry Leyden: The Senator is inciting me.

Seanad: Supplementary Budget Statement 2009: Statements (9 Apr 2009)

Terry Leyden: The Senator has two jobs.

Seanad: Supplementary Budget Statement 2009: Statements (9 Apr 2009)

Terry Leyden: I have not.

Seanad: Supplementary Budget Statement 2009: Statements (9 Apr 2009)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Devins, and wish him well on 21 April. I hope his resignation will not be accepted as he is doing an excellent job. I wish him well in the future. On the points made by the previous speaker, that matter is being examined by the Minister currently.

Seanad: Supplementary Budget Statement 2009: Statements (9 Apr 2009)

Terry Leyden: I spoke to the Minister this morning and schemes already in place or applications that have been received are being addressed. Much discussion has arisen from Tuesday's budget, and I do not wish to repeat what has been said by Members on both sides of the House. The debate on the emergency budget has been good. I compliment the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, on his brave and...

Seanad: Supplementary Budget Statement 2009: Statements (9 Apr 2009)

Terry Leyden: If he ran for Fianna Fáil he might be all right.

Seanad: Supplementary Budget Statement 2009: Statements (9 Apr 2009)

Terry Leyden: To paraphrase him, he said that it is incumbent upon us to recognise our great strengths.